Sports
White, McRae, Kinney compete in Oil Bowl sports
Northside’s Brenley Kinney had a game-high five kills to help lead the East All-Stars to a victory over the West, 25-20, 25-19, during the Oil Bowl small-school volleyball all-star game Saturday, played at Rider’s fieldhouse. Kinney will be attending Vernon College to play volleyball for the Lady Chaps this fall. Two other VC signees Maddie…
Read MoreMark Wynn named new Lions head basketball coach
Mark Wynn is the new Lions basketball coach at Vernon High School. Wynn grew up in East Texas at Fayetteville and graduated from the University of North Texas an has spent 14 years as a coach, with the past four years at Petrolia. “Vernon is to good of an opportunity to pass up, it reminds…
Read MoreThomas Robinson will lead Lady Lions hoops
Thomas Robinson is the new head basketball coach of the Vernon Lady Lions. Born and raised in Chicago, Coach Robinson took a path through the military to land as coach in Vernon. He has two grown sons who have graduated college, and he has been married to his wife Felicia for 23 years. “I spent…
Read MoreSwaize Lee takes reins as new VC rodeo coach
is the new rodeo coach at Vernon College. “Vernon College has a rich rodeo history and I wanted to be a part of that legacy, and also to put my own stamp on it going in to the future. I really wanted to be a coach in Texas, where I am from. I already feel…
Read MoreLady Lions earn District 5-4A softball honors
Several Vernon Lady Lions received postseason honors from District 5-4A announced this week with the completion of the final district team’s postseason run. 2022 District Softball Honors Freshman of the Year: Laurel Easley 2nd Team Infield: Kristina Urista 2nd Team Outfield: Bryanna Mcrae Annaka Rejino Honorable Mention: Gabby Gonzales Brooke Myers Cirstin Ivy Marli Limon…
Read MoreLions receive postseason district baseball recognition
The Vernon Lions finished second in District 5-4A and won the bi-district playoff title, for just the third time in the past 30 years. The Lions on-field success was recognized with off-the-field accolades. “Our results for district awards this year were very good,” reported Vernon High School baseball coach Trent Pearson. “And us coaches are…
Read MoreBi-district baseball on Friday, tickets must be purchased online
The Vernon Lions bi district playoff game this week is against Brownwood. The game will be at Jacksboro High School’s field at 7 o’clock on Friday. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids. See the print and online edition for a preview. Tickets will be sold online and not at the gate. Here…
Read MoreNorthside, Chillicothe, Crowell crown district champions
The District 16-A Meet with several local students earning district crowns or advancing to the Area Meet. The top four individuals in each event advanced to the 15/16-A Area Meet in Roby on April 20. Northside crowned district champions in Hannah Dunson (discus), Aubrey Ford (200M) and Mason Brooks (long jump). Chillicothe had district champions…
Read MoreVHS tennis advances four to State Tourney
Both of Vernon’s girls doubles will be advancing to the 4A UIL State tennis Meet. Kinsey Weatherly/Madison Varela won 1st place in girls doubles while Aleya Goco and Paige Patterson earned 2nd place last week at the 4A Regional Tournament McLeod Tennis Center at Texas Tech. The UIL 4A State Tennis Championships are scheduled for…
Read MoreVernon track crowns district champions
Vernon hosted the District 5-4A meet last week. The top four individuals in each event advance to the 5/6-4A Area Meet on April 22 in Brownwood. The Boys crowned three district champions in Kameron Plyler (high jump), Jackson Aydelott (400) and Salvador Perez (300 hurdles) and had the 4×400 relay champion team consisting of Jevon…
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